Black Reed Bay: The MUST-READ thriller of 2021... first in a heart-pounding new series

In the middle of the night, a young woman vanishes from an exclusive oceanfront community, and Detective Casey Wrays takes on a case that leads her in chilling, unexpected directions. This is a police procedural novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Orenda Books

Detective Casey Wrays takes on a case that leads her in chilling, unexpected directions in this twisty, breath-taking police procedural. Set in an exclusive oceanfront community, the story follows a young woman who vanishes from her home in the middle of the night, leaving behind a trail of mystery and intrigue.

As Detective Wrays delves deeper into the case, she discovers a web of lies and secrets that stretches far beyond the confines of the community. With multiple suspects and witnesses throwing up startling inconsistencies, and interference from the top threatening the integrity of the investigation, Wray is forced to navigate through a maze of deception and danger.

As the body count rises, Wray realizes that she is facing a formidable opponent who is willing to do anything to protect their secrets. She must use all of her skills and resources to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice before more lives are lost.

"Urgent, thrilling, and richly imagined," this novel is the first in a heart-pounding new series from Chris Whitaker, the author of "We Begin at the End." Vaseem Khan, author of "Midnight at Malabar House," praises Reynolds for capturing the claustrophobic feel of a small town and delivering a tense slice of American noir. Nina Pottell, Prima, describes the book as "obsessively readable" and predicts that it will be right up the street for fans of "Mare of Easttown."

Rod Reynolds makes the most of the desolate, windswept location in this thrillingly complex narrative, which develops at speed. The author has planned a projected series, and this first instalment is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

The Times has praised Reynolds' superior cop saga, stating that it is "just the first instalment of a projected series." Don't trust ANYONE is a gripping, suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913193676